Hazel L. Welsh

Her husband of 58 years, James E. Welsh Sr., died in 1985. She leaves three sons, James E. Welsh Jr. and Robert A. Welsh of Beverly Hills, Fla., and William R. Welsh of Holden; three sisters, Donna Clark of Rochdale, Martha Fellars of Arkansas and Marion Supernor of Worcester; six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-greatgrandchildren. Two brothers, Harold and Elmer Wood; a sister, Norma LaTour; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild, predeceased her.

Mrs. Welsh was born in Wilton, Maine, daughter of Walter S. and Theresa (Lawless) Wood and lived in Jefferson for 81 years. She worked in various textile mills including Jefferson Mills. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church.

The funeral was October 24, from Miles Funeral Home (www.milesfuneralhome.com), 1158 Main St., Holden, with a Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Jefferson. Burial was in St. John’s Cemetery, Worcester. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church, P.O. Box 2200, Jefferson, MA 01522.